Her Dog's Aggression Is Worse After In-Kennel Training

A Bull Mastiff owner wrote me, with the following question: My problem comes in a 147-pound package. Mack is a 15 month-old Bull Mastiff. He has been in and out of training since he was 10 weeks old. He was starting to show dominance aggression at around nine months, so I found a training facility that would in-kennel train him. He was there for seven weeks. When I got him back he seemed to have a...

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Dog Agility Articles

Dog Agility Training

One of my favorite activities is dog agility, it keeps you fit and makes you feel good picking up those trophies at the end of each competition. Dog agility training is somewhat harder than other training...

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Dog Agility Training for Your Puppy

You may be asking, When can I start agility training with my new puppy? You can start immediately, with certain recommendations. Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can...

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4 to 8 Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training

We are often asked, How many jumps should I start with? You can never have too many single jumps to practice agility. A good starting place is four jumps. This is the absolute minimum number of jumps...

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Teaching dog agility weaves with a weave chute

There are many methods to teach dogs how to weave. Having attended a variety of agility camps and agility seminars, I've seen quite a few of the top handlers present their preferred method of weave training....

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Facts about Dog Agility and Equipment

Dog agility trials are becoming more and more popular the world over. They began in England, as so many good things, do, but agility fever quickly spread all over the globe. Now there are clubs and events...

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Training Your Dog To Sit

A poorly trained dog is a nuisance and can even be a danger to himself and others. A properly trained dog, on the other had, is a wonderful and pleasant companion. In addition to helping you bond, it can even protect your pet from being hurt if he listens and will come when called. When training always remember that dogs respond best to positive reinforcement – yelling at your dog and hitting him will not accomplish the task, instead use rewards such as treats and your approval – this will make the task much more pleasant for both of you! There is a common “process” to training, no matter what...

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Cambodia training mine-detecting dogs (San Francisco Chronicle)
Five squirming puppies born in the outskirts of this capital city may hold the future to successful land mine eradication in Cambodia. As part of the first litter of 10 mine-detection dogs born in Southeast Asia, the puppies spend their time wrestling and...
DeWitt considering limit on dogs, cats (Quad-City Times)
DeWITT, Iowa ? As the DeWitt City Council considers adopting an ordinance to limit the number of cats and dogs residents can have, one resident says she and her fiancé are planning to leave town sooner than planned to avoid conflict with city officials over their pets.
Fireworks Scare Peninsula Dogs Into Shelters (NBC 11 Bay Area)
During the July Fourth holiday weekend, the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA announced that rescued and sheltered 29 dogs found wandering the streets of San Mateo County.
Exercise goes to the dogs in neighborhood (The Patriot-News)
A Hershey pet-sitter has unleashed a summer exercise program that's getting her neighbors and their dogs out walking the streets and working toward prizes.
Dogs running wild, trappers spinning wheels (WPTV West Palm Beach)
Delray Beach Animal Control is on a mission to track and capture a pack of wild dogs terrorizing a neighborhood in Delray Beach. But catching them is easier said than...
Sick Dogs Force Marion Shelter Closure (WESH 2 Orlando)
Some sick dogs are forcing Marion County Animal Services to close its doors.
Outaouais SPCA to sterilize all stray dogs and cats (CBC Ottawa)
Starting in September, the SPCA in western Quebec will sterilize all stray animals that end up in its care, in an effort to reduce the numbers of cats and dogs in its cages and kennels.
Free-Roaming Dogs Problematic In East Nashville (News Channel 5 Nashville)
Metro Animal Control has received more complaints about dogs roaming the streets in parts of East Nashville. Some residents said the stray animals are being dumped where they do not belong.
Police dogs set for life (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
They hit the streets every day with their partners, patrol your neighborhood looking for burglars, and spring into action a moments notice. They are police K-9 dogs, and a Polk County veterinarian just founded the first organization to take care of them when they get old.
Update: 36 Dogs Rescued Getting TLC (FOX 16 Little Rock)
More than 30 flea invested dogs get much needed TLC after the Pulaski County Humane Society rescued them from a breeder in Saline County.

Choosing a dog breed

Copyright 2005 Dave Markel Buying a new pet, especially a dog can be very exciting. It is worth considering your lifestyle choices and those who live with you before choosing a dog breed. Choosing any family pet may depend on several factors which must be taken into account. Perhaps the most important question is: are you prepared to take good care of the animal and treat it accordingly? If the answer to the above question is yes, the next step is to decide the reason you would like a dog. There can be many reasons such as protection, as a pet for a child, as a show dog or simply for the sake...

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